Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

About The Role

We're looking for experienced public policy economists to help shape how AI understands and communicates economics. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated policy analysis — from regulatory frameworks to welfare programs — making a real-world impact on one of the most consequential technologies of our time.

Organization

Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible, asynchronous

What You'll Do

• Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy and applied economics content for accuracy, rigor, and real-world relevance
• Audit economic reasoning across topics including regulation, welfare policy, and public programs
• Identify errors in logic, methodology, or economic interpretation
• Provide structured, detailed written feedback to improve AI output quality
• Validate scenarios, conclusions, and policy recommendations using your applied economics experience
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public policy, applied economics, or a related field
• Strong command of policy analysis, cost-benefit reasoning, and economic tradeoffs
• Able to critically assess written economic arguments and provide clear, actionable feedback
• Comfortable producing detailed written evaluations with precision and consistency
• Self-directed and reliable when working on independent, deadline-driven tasks

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline
• Professional background in government, think tanks, academia, or policy research organizations
• Familiarity with AI systems, content evaluation workflows, or research quality assessment